Definition of dowdy

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  • dowdy is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
  • dowdy is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
  • dowdy is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of dowdy

  • British marshal of the RAF who commanded the British air defense forces that defeated the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain (1882-1970) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. baron hugh caswall tremenheere dowding
    2. dowding
    3. hugh dowding
  • deep-dish apple dessert covered with a rich crust (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. pandowdy
  • primly out of date (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. frumpish
    2. frumpy
  • lacking in smartness or taste (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a dowdy grey outfit
    2. a clean and sunny but completely dowdy room

See definition of dowdy in Merriam Webster